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He's a wonderful Math teacher. He helped me out with my fear of math.
Really down to earth and always willing to lend a hand
Plows through subject at times, never understanding that math is, for many, not something they get easily. Got all B's on my test, but was given a C grade because I didn't do HW. Boring
He is a really cool teacher... He will always lend a hand when you need it. Takes time to explain the work to his students. Got all A's in his class. Also he has very easy test. So if you study the chapter you will get an A.
He is truly a great teacher. Im a terrible math student and I got an A on one of his tests...the first and only A I have ever recieved on a math test in College. I got a C in his class but I didnt do all I could. Very possitive and truly a helpful teacher
I haven't done math in 4 years , yet I still earned a B grade. He goes through the course rather quickly but his assigned work is relatively easy. Study for your chapter (he gives samples ) you will get an A. My(exam progression)76%67%89%97
he is one of the worst teachers i have ever had. gets all bothered when you have a question. barely acknowledges that there are students in the class.
I took math 20 after 3 years of not having any math.He is really nice, and helpful.But, you still do need to do a lot of HW, and ask questions. It is all about practice with Math 20 specially if u are returning student. I think his exams could be easier!!
I had this professor for Math 84 and his teaching style is very clear, u can ask him questions if u need help and he takes problems from each section and does them step by step on the board
SOOOOOO helpful. great class, just do well on exams.
Professor Quevedo is an outstanding teacher and explains the method of doing all problems. If you are looking for a good math teacher this is the one. Very nice man an helpfull in answering questions.
WELL, MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR FOR MATH IS MR QUEVEDO BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST FOR MATH 84, 31, AND 20. HE WILL HELP YOU OUT IN ANYTHING HE CAN AND HE WILL TRY TO MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE HE IS YOUR FRIEND THAN YOUR TEACHER. GOOD LUCK
Very good and understanding teacher. I am not at all a good math student, but I ended up with a "B". He is very helpful, test are easy and to the point, always gives very good study guide for the tests. I will take him for math 20.
He is really boring and he does not make math fun or understandable. He makes things harder than they really are. he is not animated at all and just has monotone written all over him. I did not learn anything from him.
EXCELLENT PROFESSOR! I ALREADY TOOK HIS MATH 84 AND MATH 31. THIS SEMESTER I'LL TAKE HIS MATH 20 CLASS. HE'S A REALLY NICE TEACHER AND ALWAYS TAKES THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEMS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIS MATH CLASSES.
He knows his stuff, but he is just too DRY and if you have him in the morning you will fall asleep. If you need some excitement in Math DONT take him, he will bore you.
He is so cool and I passed his class.
Veryyyy easy. Trust me, if math is your weakest subject, take this guy. He teaches organized, detailed and exams are wayyyyy toooo easyyyy. His kind'a cute too.
He is an exellent professor!!! I took his classes twice. He explains very clearly, answers questions, has special handouts for the exams, and ready to help you in his office hours! Take him who really need to know math!!!
I THINK HE'S A GREAT TEACHER. HE IS REALLY CLEAR WHEN HE EXPLAINS. WHAT I LOVE THE MOST IS HE TEACHES YOU STEP BY STEP. I'll be taking him for math31, 20!!!!!
he is not only a great teacher but he cares what happens to his students and he is kinda cute to.
Very good teacher. Explains problems very thoroughly and is very helpful. Do your homework and be prepared to turn it in. But if you have a solid B no need to do it. Do well on the final because it counts a lot. Overall very good teacher
He is very helpful and will take his time with you. He lets you retake as many test u fail. Awesome math teacher though, very timid.
i passed every test wit a B or higher and never did the homework and got a C hmm?...but yea hes easy and yea thats all i can say oh and yes he will help u and retake tha test by email n stuff hes kool not 2 funny he tries tho bless his heart
Professor Quevedo is amazing! He's very professional and makes class interesting. He respects sudents in every aspect, and he's always there for them.
Professor Quevedo is very helpful and he tries his best to work with his students so that they'll come out of his class with success. Oh and one more thing...he is SEXY lol take this class!
Mr. Quevedo is one of the best math teacher I ever had. He is very precise and neat, and importantly very organized. He knows what he is talking about. If you want to learn algebra the right way, you got to take his class!
1st college math i take and never thought i would pass. He is very helpful and if u show dat u want to pass and have a C, ur safe. i didnt even finish the final and still passed the class, do HW b/c u never know when he will ask for it, he tells u the day before. Nice guy, tries to be funny
He is one of the best math teachers in the math department. He collects homework (so do it!), and as long as you participate, and there everyday and if you talk to him if you are having a difficulty in anything, he is a very understanding person.
Professor Quevedo is very professional. He cares about his students and works hard to help them. The best math teacher at smc!
Great.helpful all the time and will try 2 make class funny at times.It's true if u don't understand something talk to him all the time(i mean practically 3 times a week)& u'll b cool. gives points in test for every step u do correct even if the answer comes o/wrong.
Great professor!!!! Very fair, organized, clear and extremly helpfull. It is math so you will need to do a lot of homework practice, but trust me - if you do your homework you will do just fine in class. He is like a swiss watch- always in the class one minute before he starts the class(which is kind of funny- he was never never one minute late!!)
Great teacher: professional, kind, delightful math geek sense of humor, encouraging. Cares about students and is available for questions. Highly recommend!
Professor Quevedo is an awesome instructor. His lectures are clear and tries to help you as much possible, he is professional and always goes by the book and school policies, but sometimes he is not too open to questions. If math is not your strongest subject take his class, you'll make it.
i feel like a damn retard when im in his class... lectures are boring and when he explains he explains it extra slow... if ur taking math 84 u should run from this teacher
I'll be honest- I suck at math. So I need a math teacher who pushes me to learn, makes me want to participate in class, someone I can feel comfortable talking to. Prof. Q. is nice but not the teacher I was expecting. And for a 7am class, inserting a little louder personality might keep the students paying attention
Best math teacher ive had so far. He explains step by step.He is very organized and take his time to help out his students. He makes you do a lt of homework. I recomment him to everyone.
Prior to taking Quevedo I had taken Math 20 3 times and not passed. He makes you do a lot of homework and collects it for credit. If you stay on pace, and ask him questions when you're lost there's no way that you won't pass his class.
Mr. Quevedo is a really nice, and caring person. You go in hating math and leave understanding it. Like he would say it "Homework is the Key". Hes also really hot in the married with children type of way. In our class their was 3 girls that had a crush on him.
Let's face it, math is BORING! There's just nothing you can do about it. Quevado gives alot of homework but it helps you with the tests. He is also very willing to spend the time with you & make sure you understand. I can't say I like math so he's not gonna get glowing praise.. but he is a nice guy and a decent teacher.
hes very impersonal and i learned nothing. my dad always said that its not the student, its the teacher and he sucks. sorry mr quvedo but, you suck. the people below me were lieing!!
Mr.Quevedo is the most difficult math proffesor I have ever had. He gives way to much homework. He refuses to go over homework in class. In order to get a homework question answered you have to get up and 6:30 in the morning in order to get there for his office hour at 8:15 in the morning. No chance to get extra credit in his class. too many exams.
First I have got to say that he made math very understandable to me...I've been avoiding math since High School and really hated it yet as the semester ended i came out understanding it very well...I went from a F/D math student to a B/B+ math student....take him and stop being lazy do your homework you know thats the best thing that can help you..
good teacher, makes math understandable, just do the homework and you will get an A
well what can i say about quevedo.. sometimes i thought he was a jerk and other times he was alright.. if ur good in math u'll be fine! tries to make some jokes.. that arent very funny.. but i like that he tried..:)
a decent professor for math 31, but below average for math 20. he doesn't give you a break even if you're sick. if you do become ill, you might as well drop the class while you're ahead. he does give partial credit on exams, however, the final is a killer.
Mr. Quevedo is a very easy teacher. Sometimes he talks alot of dumb thing that have nothing to do with the lesson but other then that his test are always somewhat easy. All you gotta do is mainly pay attention and your set!!
WORST MATH TEACHER!!! TESTS WERE TOOO HARD. DOESN'T GIVE CHANCES TO IMPROVE. DON'T TAKE HIM!!!!! DON'T TAKE HIM!!! DON'T TAKE HIM!!! DON'T TAKE HIM!!! TRUST ME!!!
Great Professor. I highly recommend him. He is clear, understanding, and very patient. He is a professor that actually WANTS his students to succeed, and in the past has actually ADDED % points to test grades to allow for "inflation" . What teacher does that?? If you want to learn and do well, he will help you greatly!!! DO THE HOMEWORK ON TIME
I took Mr. Quevedo's 6 week winter course. This subject wasn't my strongest, but he put it into perspective. He's a nice and personable guy, and likes to crack subtle jokes here and there. I only hope I can have him as my teacher again in future math courses. I would definitely recommend him to anyone else who needs/wants a new approach on math.
Mr. Quevedo is a nice guy, but not an interesting math teacher. He's too soft-spoken, especially for an early morning class. He doesn't drop your lowest test grade or gives you a chance for extra credit. He does give you some extra % points on some exams, but its only 3 points at the most. Take him only if your already strong at math.
Pleasant and clear, Mr. Quevedo had a fantastically thorough teaching style. He answers all questions and ensures topics were understood by everyone. I highly recommend him and wish he taught higher levels of math.
He is extremely helpful, patient, and gives students lots of encouragement. His tests were difficult, but I am satisfied with the grade and the knowledge I received in the end. If you're not a morning person, don't try taking his class at 8 am.
Mr. Quevedo is the worst math teacher i have ever had!! Up until taking him i have done fine in all math class, but he asigns wayy to much homework, his lecture are put into harder terms then needed and his test are wayy to long and hard for the hour and 15 mins you are given!!! DON'T TAKE HIM! TRUST ME!!
I WOULDNT SAY THAT HE IS THE WORST, BUT HE'S NOT HELPFUL AS HE SHOULD ...ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO ONE ON ONE TEACHING. ALL HE EVER DID WAS RECOMMEND ME TO ALL THE SI MEETINGS,BUT I TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO HIM THAT HOW CAN I DO THAT IF I KNOW NONE OF THE MATERIAL?
I personally didn't care for his teaching. He explains the work as if we already knew it. He's nice, but that really doesn't matter, it's how they grade. He doesn't take the time to help you, he inly suggest that you see him after class, but what all does that do. I recieved a D in this class so im pretty damn pissed since i gotta take it again. It
Quevedo is a great teacher, he explains every step in the problem and makes sure you understand it.He always stays after class if you have any furter questions. Do the hw it will help a lot. The Practice exams he posts up online are similar to the test so do them. Good teacher and encourages his students.
i'm taking math 31 with him, he is excellent techer, he teach you step by step 'till you get it, what he's explaining, i'm D math student and now i am A+ student on math, really easy so take to him this class i plan to take math 20 with him it doesn't matter that i have to wake up early at 5:00am to get at santa monica around 6:45: M thru Friday an
don't see to these people who wrote bad things about him, i pretty sure those people don't do it the homeworks, the key to pass this class is very simple just do the homeworks, because th e exams are so pretty the same, also he gives you a pre-test online
when he puts the pre-test onl;ine just study alittle bit and you got it A+ for sure
easily one of the best teachers ive had. suuuper clear explanations.
He gives alot of hmwk so it requires some time. But he always teaches like you've never taken math. so its always clear
Best professor ever. teaches very good, helps students, cares for students success, I highly recommend this professsor.
He is super nice and soft spoken and likes to crack little math jokes. HAHA So Cute. He explains the material nice and slow and makes sure you understand it. The test can be difficult if you don't prepare but if you do his practice problems online you'll do fine. You must do all your math lab hours or you will not get credit for the class.
well yeah he is a good teacher he explains things very clearly but there are times when he goes over and over and around and around the same problem when there are easier ways to complete the problem.. he will help you if you ask for help..do not missss classs or else u get lost there is also alot of notes taking so be reay with your notebooks/penc
Nicest, most helpful teacher. like to make cute little math jokes. he wants his students to succeed. if you struggle with math, take him! adorable guy
nicest guy, super adorable and makes math jokes here and there. If you normally struggle with math, TAKE QUEVEDO! one of the best professors at SMC. highly recommend because he really cares about his students
Professor Quevedo is an asset to SMC. He is a great professor and really wants his students to succeed.
Mr. Quevedo is a nice guy who appreciates his students. If you show that you care and work hard, he will help you out. The course is a bit tough, but he makes it easy for you to understand. If math is not your subject, take Quevedo, he helps a lot! also, his math jokes are funny because no one laughs.
Mr. Quevedo is one helpful math teacher. He's like the new school Mr Rogers with his little buttoned sweaters. Go to tutoring, do your HW u learn from practicing, and pay attention. Math can be hard but he makes it understandable.
great lecture and easy to comprehend. makes class easy. just do you r work and you'll be fine. also, his jokes are funny because no one laughs.
Best teacher I've had at SMC thus far.
Proffesor is cool. He once asked us what we wanna see on the test and from where he should base the test off of. He once showed and inspirational video in class. If you wanna get an A, ask him. He wont give it to you straight out, but he'll tell you exactly what steps to take.
Wow my experience with him was like getting the same tooth pulled everyday. He was rude and always put things on his test he did not teach. Idk how it makes sense to put a chapter 8 question on a chapter 6 test when we never studied chapter 8! I don't recommend him to anyone, in my opinion he needs to be let go.
This is my 2nd time taking Math 20...I failed the final in summer session so I had to take it again. Taking Prof. Quevedo was a HUGE mistake. I did all the homework, attended every session, but his tests are far too difficult. He isn't helpful, and his lectures are boring with a capital B. I'm mad at myself for trying to stick it out till the end..
Terrible experience. He's not clear. Won't answer homework qestion. Puts things on tests that aren't taught in class. No oppurtunities to do extra credit. Won't drop any tests. His teaching method isn't interactive at all. You'll be bored, lose interest, and hate math.
REALLY good teacher. I hadn't taken math in about three years and taking his class,understanding his lectures,with no careless and arbitrary group work helped me get a good grade in his class. If you know nothing about math or are scared of math,take him because he will go over things with you ad nauseaum.
clear in giving instructions. tells you exactly what you need to know for tests. encourages you to seek help. being that it is math you are required to study.recommended.
Great professor. Math lectures were informative, easy to understand. Tests were challenging but not impossible. No tricks. Attendance was mandatory, and we were checked twice during lecture. There was an enormous amount of homework to complete, but it was beneficiary for students to do so, as it enhanced learning experience.
Great teacher, very humble and helpful. If you visit him in office hours he will make sure you leave with all questions answered. If you have the chance, take this professor. He goes over lessons with clarity and is very thorough. The best math teacher I've ever had.
Not a bad teacher, very calm & nice person. His class is not extremly hard. If I had the chance i will take him again. You just gotta do the homework and your fine. Test are average Not extremely hard though! I do recommend him
He gives a lecture, will answer questions. Doesn't make you feel bad in class. Homework was all online, he repeats thinks a lot. Overall if you need a math teacher he is a pretty good choice. IF you can find better cool, but honestly I think for Math he is pretty good.
Makes you do online homework and then copy problems on notebook. Does not use textbook. And teaching method is not so good, makes math very confusing. Will not grade on a curve. Exam problems are very different from the ones he does in class.
GOOD TEACHER, BUT NOT AN EASY CLASS. YOU NEED TO PUT IN THE EFFORT. HOWEVER, HE IS NICE, AND REALLY LOOKS TO HELP HIS STUDENTS. LIKE I SAID THOUGH NOT AN EASY COURSE, YOU WILL NEED TO DO ALOT OF STUDYING TO PASS HIS CLASS. BUT HES EXCELLENT.
Easy course but he wasn't the best of teachers. Talks at his students instead of to us. Because of that it was harder to pay attention and really retain the information. Do the homework and study (even just minimally for the tests) and you'll do fine.
Mr. Quevedo is a nice man, but that doesnt make him a good teacher. He talks to you like you're 4 yrs old& even then he won't answer your question, instead going off on this long tangent that is completely irrelevant. That being said, I'm not at all a math person. It probably is an easy class if you are good at math. Overall I wouldnt recommend it
Great teacher! If you do your work and pay attention you'll do just fine. It's been a very long time since I've taken math and I seem to be horrible at it but I managed to get an awesome grade.
First of all if you are not good at math dont even take him at all. he doesnt make it any easier or clearer. he basically quickly summarises the the book and expects you to know it all ready. doesnt do any reviews or practice test. Always has to use big math words instead of just saying what needs to be done.
IF UR NOT GOOD AT MATH HES NOT GOING TO HELP U BE ANY BETTER. HIS TEST ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE NOTES EXAMPLES AND BOOK AND HOMEWORK. HE PREFERES UNIVERSITY LEVEL STUDENTS AND IS ANNOYED MY STUDENTS WHO NEED A LIL MORE HELP.
STAY AWAY!disorganised, while teacheing he will go off topic, exams nothing to do with his notes or textbook. he makes it hard to seek for help towards him. no study guides,hw worth few point and so is final. final is SUPER hard! if your not good in math stay away... not recommended
I got a D in this class. He's super hard, but he's a good teacher. So if you didn't pass you just didn't try hard enough like me. I recommend him because you will learn. Even though I didn't pass I remember so much and it helps me with my new math class. so i recommend him if you want someone who knows what they're doing.
He is the best math teacher Ive had so far. Test are not too hard. Gives out extra credit. I had him for 2 semesters and would take him again if I could.Take him!
Mr.Quevedo is like the best ever ! nice man , always answers your question, helps you out in every way he can.
Took him for math 81. He always lets us retake the exams if your not happy with your grade. Always helpful and has a great attitude.
I took Prof Q for two math classes. He's very helpful and easy to approach. Give's extra credit to help your grades.
Something is wrong with this man. He gives way to much hw and his lectures are extremely boring. His exams are nothing like what you`ll learn in the class. I am actually good at math, so I was shocked at my ability to do well in his course. If you have an outside life outside of school (work, family,etc), I would not recommend him you wont survive.
He made the most simple tasks look so complex that i didn't recognize it in lecture until i went home to do the work and realized i already knew it! He's rude and not clear or helpful, the whole class is often board or lost even after asking to explain further, I would never recommend him.
AVOID CLASS IF YOU ARE TERRIBLE AT MATH!! He has the will to teach he "tries" to be helpful. He assigns a lot of hw and the study guides are nothing like the exams. He's a very nice guy but like I mentioned if you truly suck at math do not bother taking this professor because his method is confusing/hard
I would not recommend this prof if you're terrible at math. Study guides are nothing like exams. Way too much hw.
Understanding math/science requires rigor. That means lots of homework and studying. He is a good teacher because he will make you practice till you become perfect and he is a good person. If you are looking for a class to skate by, go elsewhere. If you truely want to learn algebra, this is the professor to go to! I hate math but he made it ok.
Understanding math/science requires rigor. That means lots of homework and studying. He is a good teacher because he will make you practice till you become perfect and he is a good person. If you are looking for a class to skate by, go elsewhere. If you truely want to learn algebra, this is the professor to go to! I suck at math but still got a C.
Understanding math/science requires rigor. That means lots of homework and studying. He is a good teacher because he will make you practice till you become perfect and he is a good person. If you are looking for a class to skate by, go elsewhere. If you truely want to learn algebra, this is the professor to go to! I SUCK at math and still got a C.
Professor Q is a very interesting character He is a terrible teacher. If you are not good at math THEN STAY AWAY FROM HIM, HE WILL RUIN YOU!!!! his hw is way too much and his tests are INSANE. do yourself a favor DONT TAKE HIM. he speaks to you like a child, he tries to be a decent person but he fails to have compassion.
Very hard class, he does his best to help you understand, but this class requires that you have alot of one on one time with your book, and computer doing the assigned online homework. You miss one section you will be lost. Alot of the issues with the Math classes on SMC are due to the amount of time (or lack of) given to cover core material.
Professor Quevedo, is very cold to his students. He sounds just like a robot during his lectures. He really expects a lot from his students. I suggest student's who don't like math, DO NOT TAKE HIM. He's going to give you a hard time. So much online homework is given its tiring to complete. There's daily quizzes, test have nothing to do with the re
Professor Quevedo is a nice person and means well, but he is a bit too confusing in lectures and I would only recommend him for those who are really good at math. The tests are hard, the homework and the practice exams don't help much. I attended SI sessions and was in a study group and had to drop the class. It's not impossible to pass but .STUDY
Took his class as a last resort as my college didn't offer the course I need the following semester for the average student. The reviews are absolutely correct. If you do take this class be prepared for a fast paced classroom. He gives out homework every night. With all the work you have from him there's no time to even sleep.
Professor Quevedo is an excellent teacher. He really cares about his students learning the material. He makes the class fun & is really easy-going. He is very clear with what he expects from his students. If you are struggling in the class, he will do his best to help you and provides a variety of resources for you. I will be taking him again!
Good luck passing if you don't know the material. He gives daily quizzes (based on an online video) before class and expects you to know the lecture material (which he quizzes you on before he teaches it) before he repeats what the video says. I'm not sure why I go to class or have a book. I've never cracked it open since it's all online.
His lectures are pretty clear and not hard to understand. With that said, his lectures can get a little boring if your mind is elsewhere. If you don't like mandatory group work he is perfect for you. He does sometimes in the middle of lectures talk about some random irrelevant topic like how more educated students would changed the world.
Not a bad teacher. He sometimes can make an easy topic very confusing. You have a quiz every day based on the lecture video from the night before. The lecture video is pretty much used to augment his teaching because he is VERY slow. He has a sound knowledge of the subject matter and doesn't make many mistakes.
I took professor Quevendo for Math 81 & 84 and I honestly recommend this professor to anyone. He cares for his students and would allow you to retake an exam if you failed and didn't like your score. He does give a lot of Hw but on test dates he only collects a few sections. I have learned a lot in his class and would continue to take him.
He is a very good teacher. Makes things very easy to understand and explain them well, that being said you do need to put in work to get a good grade. He is happy to help and provides you with countries study guides and preps for test. Need to put in time but a very enjoyable man and teacher. Would take again.
Mr. Quevedo is hands down one of the best maths professor I've had. He is very passionate about his teaching and truly cares about his students. He gives an open note quiz daily but it's a question from hw, so as long as you do your hw regularly, you'll do just fine. He gives practice questions before exam and it helps a lot too. Highly recommend!
Professor Quevedo is the greatest math teacher alive. He is a great lecturer as well has making himself accessible before and after class. He responds to emails as quickly as possible to answer any question, etc. If a student fails this class, then they should look at themselves in the mirror. There is no excuse to to get no less than a "B."
Professor Quevedo has been the BEST math professor i have ever had. It's hard to come across great math professors, and Quevedo is one of a kind. His lectures/homework/office hours helps you build your foundation in math. I have very weak skills in math and it's the most difficult subject for me. Quevedo helped me so much.
There are daily quizzes based on daily homework. He gives opportunities to make up bad test scores depending on how the class did. His lectures are amazing and clear and he is always open to help out students outside of class.
I am currently taking his class now, and he requires a lot. He says to work on your homework but doesn't tell us what section until 3/4 days before it's due which are test dates.. our first exam was nothing like what we learned in class.. and gives 4-6 sections with at least 50 questions to do for hw. If you suck at math don't take this course!
Professor Quevedo is the greatest math professor on the planet. I took him for Pre-Algebra and now I'm in Algebra, and I couldn't be any happier. The way he teaches his classes, you cannot help but learn, unless you just don't pay attention or don't care. He makes learning math fun and he is very funny. He will catch you off guard with his humor.
He doesn't give any chance to to do work in class and expects you go understand something after only talking about it for 3 minutes and usually spends 15 minutes for 1 problem and gives you 20 steps but only tells you to use 4 of those steps
Lots of homework, and exams require lots of studying, homework review etc. Not everything he covers in class is on the exam so you'll need to put your part. Definitely a class that will expect you to prioritize over other classes. Doable but challenging. He does offer retakes if the class didn't do well but he doesn't drop your lowest score.
I would not recommend this professor unless you like to spend half the class listening to him tell you how important it is to do your homework review, do your home work review, and only spend a few minuted rushing though problems. Great person, but did not like his techniques at all...I want to learn and progress, I didnt not feel that from him.
Don't ever take this class if you're trying to go to precalc he doesn't know how to engage with his lectures, he would put you to sleep. i highly recommend you consider another professor. his class inst worth receiving a bad grade. if you're not that great at math dont take him his exams are too hard.!!!
Honestly in the beginning of the class the teacher appeared nice and calming. However as the class progressed, the tests started to not make sense. There is a lot of homework that doesn't connect with the test. I'd rather drop out of the class and receive a W then an F.
I would not recommend Professor Quevedo's class to anyone! Yes, he appears to be nice, but he really isn't! His class is boring and a waste of time! He assigns lot's of hw that will not help you prepare for the test. His tests are difficult and don't reinforce the materialhe emphasized in class! Don't take this class unless you're good at math!
Very patient teacher. Probably one of the only ones willing to go step by step teaching you. Always answers your questions no matter how they may sound. He's very kind and supportive of your success in math. You have to put in the work and study quite a lot because his exams are worth a lot. He gives out A LOT of homework. BUY THE TEXTBOOK!
Professor Quevedo is the best math instructor at SMC. He does give a lot of homework but that is good practice for the exam. Mostly those math 20 students who gave bad reviews were students who hardly attended class and would just mock the professor during class and laugh at others who asked questions. His homework is a lot but the class is easy.
Prof. Quevedo truly cares for his students. Right off the bat he understands students trouble with math and includes a section on his syllabus on the psychology of the "growth mindset" and how it relates to math. each class starts with a 1 question quiz, usually from the homework. He also leads AGS which is SMC's honor society which I joined.
I took this professor for Intermediate Algebra and wow I regret ever signing up for his class. I stayed for countless hours after school to do the study guides, practice problems, tutoring and I still didn't manage to pass this class with a C. The homework is about 10% of the grade and so is attendance the rest is all exams which is horrible.
Difficult professor. Taught the Math 2 course only based off of worksheets containing problems that were already solved in the textbook examples. Assigned a heavy load of homework each week. Do not understand where the "support" Math 2C component was incorporated into the class since it was nonexistent in this particular course.
Prof Q isnt even that bad, he does give a lot of hw but it helps for the exams. Sometimes the hw has nothing to do with the exam tho/: he has review sessions before exams and it REALLY helps. Sometimes he makes the easiest concepts seem really difficult tho which pisses me off, but over all hes a pretty good professor.
I am incredibly grateful I crossed paths with Professor Quevedo. He is the most patient, understanding, and nicest professor I have ever worked with. At first I bombed the first exam, but do not be discouraged-he really takes his time to explain the material and he is always accessible outside of class. I highly recommend this class. :)
Professor Quevedo's Math 18 (Intermediate algebra) class was worst! He doesn't give test accommodations! I've been working hard in lectures, practice problems, study guides, tutoring, and it still didn't manage to pass his class with an C+! I'm not gonna trust this professor again! I recommend NEVER TAKE THIS CLASS!
I got a "F" and that's my fault. The only thing I don't like is that he makes exams much harder than it should be. That's why many students hate math.
Don't recommend. Teaches off of an old projector and uses worksheets to teach (no lectures). Tells you to look in the book or ask him after class for questions. This class is a true nightmare. You must already know pre-calc to succeed and he even has this expectation of his students. Majority of my class dropped until we had less than 10 left.
I took him during the summer 2020 and I had to drop. He was very difficult to understand was technical when explain the material. He makes it harder then it should be. Many other students felt the same way. BEWARE. So many technical problems
BEST PROF EVER!! He's the nicest, sweetest, most caring math prof ever. Doesn't make you feel dumb when you ask questions. Explains things very well, breaks all steps down and walks you through it. Extremely patient, kind and understanding. The biggest sweetheart. I am taking my third semester with him in fall. LOVE HIM!!! Highly recommend :) :) :)
Dont take him ! I signed up for the concurrent support and there was no extra support at all. Instead he used that time to cover even more material.
Clearly has a strong understanding of the classes he teaches but cannot explain them effectively to his students. Over-explains simple concepts while failing to teach the concepts novel to the course. Does not grade in a timely fashion. Talks frustratingly slow in his hours long lectures. Homework is several hours for 1 point per assignment.
Strongly recommend. He is more than fair. He gives partial credit on exams if you can show/prove that you studied and know some steps to a problem. Math 2 is HARD and covers a lot of material and there is a lot of work, but he honestly did everything he could to prepare us for exams. He cares about his students' actual progression. Would take again
He was a good prof, and I found him to do a good job explaining concepts especially online. Math 26 can get hard but if you go in for extra help then you will probably be fine. He also gives a lot of homework but if you stay ahead of it and complete it on time you will be fine.
I'm a person with terrible math experience from elementary school. Professor Quevedo made me an A student. He's also the most caring professor I've met. He's fair and does his best to explain topics so that you understand it. His exams are very fair and not hard at all if you use the provided test reviews. Would take again every time.
If you did not take pre-calc before, do not take him. He expects students to know the concepts he's teaching. Spends an entire 30 minutes on 1 problem and overcomplicates the easy details while going over the heavy lectures for 10min. Dropped his class because he has too many assignments and tests, and barely covers the concepts he's supposed to.
He is a really good prof. I took precalc b4 with a diff teacher and dropped out. He really does a good job explaining and is very understanding. Alottt of HW tho but exams aren't too hard, replicas of the study guide he gives. allows test retake. very fun class
Honestly I would not recommend taking his math 2+2c course unless you literally have no other choice. He does use all of 2c to just teach more instead of it being a support class. His lectures never make any sense and he doesn't explain anything at all. If you already have a strong math base then go ahead and take this but if not, don't bother.
Professor Quevedo is tough but fair. The class is challenging, but using resources like Unstuck ai and the provided study materials can really help. Attendance is a must, and the exams are difficult but doable with diligent preparation.
Class had a lot of drops for whatever reason, but if you put in effort you'll be straight. He gives lots of homework but that's only to benefit you. Even if you don't do it, it isn't a huge chunk of your grade. His office hours will greatly benefit you. If you avoid doing these things you will probably end up dropping the class and blaming him.
He doesn't teach you how to do the problems, he kinda just expects you to know what he's teaching. I had to teach myself for most of the class so there was no point in taking the class. If you don't have any other choice then you can take him but beware cuz his teaching style isn't that great. If u have a strong base in math I think you'll be good.
Retakes + extra credit for all tests. Guided handout lessons. Exams nearly replicas of guides. Lots of HW but designed to HELP. There are WAY TOO MANY opportunities to succeed. Do not miss class. Be on track, do your work and you'll be fine. Math 2 is just a heavy course load. Caring, understanding, approachable. He is eager to help you succeed.
Professor Quevedo is one of the best professors I've had! His tests are very similar to the study guides, which makes it easier to prepare. He also gives extra credit opportunities on the exams, which really helps. There is a lot of homework, but it's totally worth it because it reinforces what you learn. Highly recommend taking his class!
I'm half way through the semester and LET ME TELL YOU. He gets condensing if you ask "too many questions". He posts a "study guide" for tests but sends an email the day before the test, LESS THAN 24 HOURS, saying "this is the real study guide"?????????? Save yourself the pain and don't take this class unless you want grey hair.
i had a 7am class with professor quevedo, for that reason basically everyone dropped the class and now there's only a few of us. personally I think he got a bad rep the first few weeks of class, he's very personable and wants to see his students succeed. he posts study guide to test, allows retakes after test 3 but I admit there's lots of homework.
He moves very quickly through lectures and it was really difficult keeping up. All of the work is on the textbook. If math isn't your strong suit be prepared for hours of studying. He does give you extra credit.
super annoying prof just took his class for 2 and 2c this fall and was disappointed I was lured in for the first few tests which were easy than he picked up the pace, no extra help during the designated 2c time just lectured more and went into way to much detail for each problem. And he assigns so many hw assignments with a lot of work in each.
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